Job Description

Weston College is expanding their advanced engineering provision and are seeking an experienced CNC programming professional to join our team as a Lecturer in Engineering - CNC.
This is a rare opportunity to take your industry expertise into a brand?new training facility located within the Airbus site in Filton, Bristol, playing a direct role in shaping the future workforce for aerospace, precision engineering, defence and advanced manufacturing.
You do not need teaching experience for this role; Weston College will fully train and support you to become a qualified lecturer.
This is a full-time role, working 37 hours per week.
Interviews will take place on-site, at one of our college campuses in Weston-super-Mare.
About the role
As a Lecturer in Engineering - CNC, you will play a key role in delivering high?quality technical education to apprentices and full?time learners, ensuring they develop the skills, behaviours and professional standards needed in modern engineering environments.
You will:

• Teach practical and theory-based CNC sessions, including programming, tooling, machining and simulations.
• Bring real-world engineering knowledge into the classroom, connecting learning to actual industry practice.
• Support students pastorally and academically, helping them build confidence and technical competence.
• Contribute to the development of high-quality programmes linked directly to employer need.
• Provide guidance on progression into employment, apprenticeships or higher-level study.

You will typically work with small groups (around 15 learners) and a supportive team of lecturers, technicians and specialist staff.
A typical week includes four days of teaching and one day of planning, marking or CPD.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a CNC professional with the technical capability, industry insight and hands?on expertise to inspire the next generation of engineers.
You will bring:

• A Level 3 Engineering qualification (minimum).
• Significant CNC experience, including machining, programming, diagnosing faults, setting tooling, and working with modern CNC technologies.
• A commitment to transferring your industry knowledge into a teaching environment.
• High professional standards and the ability to model workplace behaviours for learners.

You do not need:

• A teaching qualification
• Classroom experience
• Prior understanding of Further Education frameworks

Outstanding candidates from industry who have never taught before are actively encouraged to apply. You'll be supported through structured induction, shadowing and fully-funded teacher training.
Experience with 3-axis and 5-axis machining is advantageous, and training is available if you want to develop or update your skills in these areas.
For full details about the role and its responsibilities, please view the job description and person specification attached above.
Why join Weston College?
This role offers the opportunity to:

• Teach in a brand-new, cutting-edge facility located at Airbus in Filton, Bristol, at the heart of the South West's aerospace and advanced engineering cluster.
• Work closely with major employers such as Airbus, Rolls?Royce, GKN, Babcock, and other internationally recognised engineering companies.
• Join a large, supportive engineering team of around 40 staff.
• Progress your own skills through funded Initial Teacher Education, CPD and opportunities like advanced technical training.
• Play a meaningful part in addressing critical engineering skills gaps in the South West.
• Support learners of all ages -- from school-leavers to experienced adult learners -- who are motivated, ambitious and eager to develop their careers.

This role is about purpose, impact, and helping to sustain the region's engineering capability for years to come.
In addition to the opportunities this role specifically provides, Weston college offers excellent benefits to its staff:
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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